Director / Senior Director, Development u2013 East

Director / Senior Director, Development u2013 East Job Overview Location : United States, houston, Texas 1. Type Permanent 2. Job skills Business Development Job id 167717 Salary $ 190000 - $ 250000 Apply Taylor Cochran I manage this role You are subscribed to our push notifications, but not currently for jobs like this. Would you like to receive notifications for jobs like this as well? Great news You are subscribed to receive alerts for jobs similar to this one. Director / Senior Director, Development u2013 East (Natural Gas) Location: Eastern United States (East Coast preferred) Position Type: Direct Hire Industry: Energy Infrastructure / Natural Gas Power About the Opportunity Our client, a growing energy infrastructure developer, is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Development to lead natural gasu2011based power and infrastructure development across the Eastern United States . This is a highu2011impact, firstu2011inu2011region hire responsible for building and leading the East Coast development platform. The role offers full ownership of projects from origination through financing close and handoff to construction , with the opportunity to build a team as the platform grows. This opportunity is ideal for a senior development professional with deep natural gas experience , strong East Coast market relationships , and a track record of delivering complex projects through Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP) . Key Responsibilities + Lead the full lifecycle development of largeu2011scale natural gas power and related infrastructure projects, including earlyu2011stage origination through financing and construction handoff + Serve as the senior development lead for the East Coast region + Identify, originate, and advance new project opportunities and greenfield sites + Manage land acquisition, permitting, entitlements, interconnection, and utility coordination + Lead negotiations for key commercial and development agreements + Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, utilities, regulators, municipalities, and community stakeholders + Coordinate with internal and external partners to advance projects to FNTP + Oversee project budgets, schedules, and development forecasts + Play a role in early business development and market strategy for the region + Support future team growth and regional expansion Required Qualifications Natural gas development experience is essential. Candidates must have direct experience in one or more of the following: + Natural gas marketing and pipeline development + Natural gas power plant development Additional requirements: + Successfully completed at least three (3) projects from origination through Final Notice to Proceed (FNTP) + 4+ years of direct project development experience + 10+ years of overall professional experience in energy or infrastructure + Demonstrated tenure, including 3+ years at least one company within the last three roles + Strong knowledge of permitting, land acquisition, utilities, and power markets + Excellent communication and stakeholderu2011management skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in a related field Preferred Qualifications + Experience developing gasu2011powered data centers or datau2011centeru2011adjacent infrastructure + Established relationships within East Coast power markets, utilities, or regulatory agencies + Familiarity with interconnection processes and regional power markets Location & Travel + Candidates must be based in the Eastern U.S. or have strong personal/professional ties to the East Coast and be willing to relocate + Up to 25% travel , primarily within the Eastern U.S. Compensation + Highly competitive base salary , with flexibility for topu2011tier talent + Target compensation may reach $200,000+ base depending on experience and level + Additional incentives available based on role scope and performance Why Consider This Role? + First development leader for the East Coast region + High visibility and ownership across the full project lifecycle + Opportunity to shape regional strategy and build a longu2011term platform + Entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here ( We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Created: 2026-04-17